Aplodontia
- noun
- /ˌæpləˈdɒnʃə/
- Specialized
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Aplodontia
- The only living species in the genus Aplodontia is commonly known as the mountain beaver.
Examples
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The fossil record suggests the genus Aplodontia has existed for millions of years.
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Researchers studied the habitat preferences of Aplodontia in the Pacific Northwest.
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The Aplodontia is often found in dense forest areas.
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Many researchers study the Aplodontia to understand its habitat.
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The only living species in the genus Aplodontia is commonly known as the mountain beaver.
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Researchers studied the habitat preferences of Aplodontia in the Pacific Northwest.
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The fossil record suggests the genus Aplodontia has existed for millions of years.
Compounds
- Specialized
A heavy burrowing animal like a large rat that lives in Pacific coast mountains of North America
Surface Forms
Etymology
Aplodontia comes from the Greek parts apl- 'simple' and odont- 'tooth', so the name means 'simple tooth'. That helps you remember the mountain beaver, because this rodent has simpler back teeth than many other rodents.
